6 Scariest Places on Earth

You’re fond of watching horror films, but most of the time, you don’t believe how a setting could get as terrifying as it is predicted on the film. You think that all of these are purely the creation of the producers and no such thing exists. They’re just depicting this fictional location for the sake of creative content. Sorry to burst your bubble but in reality, there are scary places which can send shivers down your spine the moment you see it through pictures. Not only will the location give you creeps but the story behind it ultimately adds to the horror factor. And can you imagine how terrifying it is to be there?

Monte Cristo Homestead, New South Wales, Australia

The History

Monte Cristo Homestead was constructed by a local pioneer, Christopher William Crawley in 1885. The Crawley family stayed in the property until 1948. It was under the care of several caretakers until Reg, and Olive Ryan purchased it in 1963. It now operates as a museum, antique store and tourist attraction as “Australia’s most haunted house.”

The Terror

The earliest horror experience the Ryans had when they purchased the property is when the entire house lit up even without electricity. The whole family had their fair share of ghostly encounters which includes hearing people calling out there names when nobody was there and having the feeling of always being watched. There were also stories of how a caretaker was shot dead inside the house back in 1960 and that there was a housekeeper who tied his mentally ill son on the property’s outhouse for 30 years.

The Ancient Ram Inn, Gloucestershire, England

The History

The Ancient Ram Inn was a former pub and was built around 1145. It was believed to be owned by the local St. Mary’s Church during its early years. But now, it is under the private ownership of John Humphries. It is still operating as an inn for people today, but guests are mostly ghost hunters and horror writers, who are looking for inspiration in their next scary material. It is believed to have more than 20 ghosts which include a male sex demon, a priestess and a young girl named Rosie.

The Terror

Most of the horror experiences came from the guests. Some have told the owners that they’ve seen a high priestess in one room and objects start to spin and move, children crying and screaming. Some have had experiences of being pushed into a wall or drag from the bed to the floor, by an unknown force.

Island of the Dolls, Xochimilco, Mexico

The History

Stories about the island started during the ‘50s when Don Julian Santana Barrera decided to move on this island to be alone. Julian found a little girl drowning, but was not able to save him. Shortly after the incident, Julian found a doll near the canal which probably belonged to the girl. In the way of showing respect and as an attempt to appease the girl’s spirit, he decided to hang the doll to a tree. Thinking that hanging one doll was not enough to please the girl’s spirit, Julian continued hanging dolls for the 50 years. He drowned in the same location where the girl did and died.

The Terror

The Island of the Dolls is now a tourist attraction conserved by Julian’s family. Visitors would come here and bring more dolls. However, legend says that you can hear the dolls whisper as you pass by. Some locals even say that they’ve seen the dolls move their arms and heads, and even opened their eyes.

Old Changi Hospital, Changi, Singapore

The History

The Changi Hospital has been operating since the 1930’s and was previously known as Royal Air Force (RAF) Hospital. Japan had used this location as a prison camp for British soldiers and their allies back in 1942. It was also believed that the hospital served as a base for Japanese Secret Police or Kempeitai where many prisoners were tortured to death. It was closed in 1977 and is still abandoned to this day.

The Terror

Old Changi Hospital was purchased by a company in 2006 in a plan to convert the property into a luxury hotel, but it didn’t happen. The company claimed that it’s due to financial constraints, but many believed that the decision was because of the “inhabitants” inside the hospital. Visitors also claimed seeing shadow people day and night. Some seeing bloody apparitions of bloody soldiers walking through the hallway and a little boy who’d sit in a corner and just stare at you.

Highgate Cemetery, London, England

The History

Established in 1839, Highgate Cemetery is the final resting place for 170,000 people. It is notable for the people buried here and its status as a nature reserve.

The Terror

There have been different horror stories of how creepy this cemetery is. People have supposedly seen the Highgate Vampire, a tall man with his dark coat with a terrifying gaze. A lot of newspapers publicized this sighting back in the early ‘60s. Aside from the vampire, witnesses claim to have seen a “mad old woman,” a spirit of an old lady who is spotted running wildly in the grass, looking for the children she had murdered. There are also tales of a “shrouded figure,” a morose phantom commonly seen staring up into the sky. If you appear her too quickly, she will disappear but will reappear few yards away in the same eerie position.

Moosham Castle, Salzburg, Austria

The History

The Moosham Castle was built by the Prince-Bishops of Salzburg in the 13th century. In 1675-1690, over 100 people were imprisoned, killed and tortured inside the castle as they were accused of witchcraft. The methods of torture used were very brutal. Some prisoners will have their hands cut off and burn them into iron brandings.

The Terror

Several visitors of the castle vouched that they felt being touched and feeling someone breathe on them. They heard a lot of banging sounds, footsteps and doors suddenly banging. They have reported seeing apparitions ranging from sad to angry and even seeing headless individuals. Screams were also heard all over the castle.

In conclusion

Isn’t these enough to fuel your wildest nightmares? If you’re curious to know more, search online but make sure your heart is ready to view some scary photos and read scarier comments from people who had first-hand experiences from these locations.